Creche Inspection Reports

Cois Ceim Creche

Full Day · 0 - 6 Years · Lisdoonvarna, Clare · Tusla ID TU2015CE030 · Registered since 1 January 2026

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2published inspections
2non-compliances at latest report read
1immediate action notices
0registration conditions

Inspection of 2 March 2026 — Inspection Report

Full report (PDF, Tusla)

Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

  • Police vetting was not available for three adults who had resided outside of Ireland for longer than six consecutive months as an adult. The safety of children attending the service cannot be ensured, when all vetting procedures are not carried out prior to allowing adults access to the children
Provider's corrective action:
  • All relevant staff members are in the process of obtaining the required international police vetting, and the service is actively working to ensure that all staff vetting is completed as soon as possible. Two staff members are currently following up on their applications, and one staff member is in the process of finalising and submitting the application. Going forward, the service will ensure that all vetting requirements, including international police clearance are fully completed and received before any adult is permitted access to children in the service

Regulation 19 — Health, welfare and development of child

  • Physical and Material Environment: The outdoor play area was not sufficiently resourced with toys and play and educational based materials and equipment to support all children’s learning and development. - The outdoor play area to the front of the premises was used by the pre-school children during the day and had a very limited amount of play equipment available for use. The children brought toys from the indoor playroom to the outdoor play area. A limited quantity of toys for outdoor use was stored in a cabin which was inaccessible to the children. - The grassy play area to the side of the premises was overgrown and the wooden stationary play items were worn and broken. This non-compliance was previously identified on inspection dated 01 July 2025 and the corrective and preventive actions outlined by the service following inspection were not implemented and the non-compliance has reoccurred
Provider's corrective action:
  • The service is carrying out a full review of the outdoor play environment with support from an Early Years Quality Specialist to ensure it better supports children’s learning and development. Suppliers have been contacted and we are in the process of purchasing additional equipment to increase the range of play opportunities. We expect this review and the introduction of new resources to be completed over the coming weeks, with all improvements in place within 6-8 weeks

Found compliant: Regulation 11, 23, 29.

Inspection of 1 July 2025 — Inspection Report

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Immediate action notice. 02 July 2025 An Immediate Action Notice was issued under Regulation 9(2)(c). A mandatory Garda vetting disclosure was not available for two adults who were present in the service contrary to the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012. A response was received on the 03 July 2025. The manager submitted a garda vetting disclosure in respect of one adult and confirmed that the second adult would not be working in the service until a Garda Vetting disclosure had been received and assessed. The manager confirmed that a copy of the outstanding Garda Vetting disclosure would be submitted to the inspectorate. A copy of the garda vetting disclosure in respect of the second adult was submitted on 08 July 2025.

Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment

  • (2)(c) Contrary to the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012 Garda vetting disclosures from the National Vetting Bureau of An Garda Síochána were not available for 2 adults who had recently commenced employment at the service. On the 02 July an immediate action notice was issued to the service. (d) Police vetting was not available for three adults who had resided outside of Ireland for longer than six consecutive months. The translation of a police vetting documentation in respect of one adult was not available. Potentially not having staff appropriately vetted prior to them commencing in the service may allow inappropriate adults have access to children
Provider's corrective action:
  • (2)(c) Garda vetting disclosures in respect of both adults were submitted to the early years inspectorate. It was confirmed that the adults would not be working in the service until a Garda Vetting disclosure had been received and assessed. The service will ensure that all adults are Garda vetted before being permitted access to children. (d) The three adults have applied for the police vetting. All adults will be required to have full translated police vetting going forward

Regulation 19 — Health, welfare and development of child

  • Physical and Material Environment: The outdoor play area was not sufficiently resourced with toys and play and educational based materials and equipment to support all children’s learning and development. - The outdoor play area to the front of the premises was used by the pre-school children in the morning and had a very limited amount of play equipment available for use. The children brought toys from the indoor playroom to the outdoor play area to the rear of the premises to support their play as there was a limited quantity of toys and equipment in this area also. -
Provider's corrective action:
  • Physical and Material Environment: The service has reviewed and assessed the outdoor areas and added additional resources to enhance the spaces. The service will link with a national quality development service to review and enhance the outdoor area. Regular reviews of the outdoor area will take place

Regulation 23 — Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child

  • Infection Control: Cold water only was available at the wash hand basins throughout the service . The water temperatures were recorded at temperature s ranging from 18 to 18.4 degrees Celsius . This posed a risk of cross infection as thermostatically controlled hot water was not available to support hygienic hand washing by the children or staff. Action submitted by the Registered Provider
Provider's corrective action:
  • Infection Control: The service engaged a plumber to ensure warm water is available at the wash hand basins and the water temperature will be checked on a daily basis

Found compliant: Regulation 11, 25, 26, 28.

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